Sidney Fourth of July Celebration Draws Large Crowd
Sidney’s Fourth of July celebration drew a huge turnout with an estimated three thousand people. A parade featured creative floats and a small town hall coal shed float, with prizes awarded to best auto float, best vehicle float, and most comic float.
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Sidney
Old Town
C. J. Osborn
Idelwild Dairy Farm
M. Ramella
Lamine
M. W. Osborn
Gus Wellner
Sterling
Sidney Date
Local Field Day Results in Girls and Mixed Events
Polly Bet cher took first in the 50 yard dash for girls with Mary Gates finishing second. In the Fat Man's race O R Owens led, W E Swatzlander followed second. Jas Rodman and partner won the three legged race.
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Polly Betcher
Mary Gates
O. R. Owens
W. E. Swatzlander
Jas. Rodman
Local and Personal: Sidney visits and arrivals cross county lines
Editor J C Wolfe of Lodgepole was in Sidney on Thursday. Henry Marnx of Dalton and Dr. Ames of Potter visited the county seat Monday. Peter Hansen and sister from Potter visited Thursday. Tom Freeman of the North Divide drove to Sidney Wednesday. Elmer Youngland was in town Tuesday and now resides in Colorado. John Borjes and Mr and Mrs W Frerichs represented Weyerts Monday. McEldowney family from Chappell guests of Parks on the 4th. Lanks and Robb of Dalton own a five passenger Ford bought from the Sidney dealer. Miss Katie Wells of Grand Island visited Monday with the Reiders. W H McCord of Greeley spent Monday with his sister Mrs F B Wilson. Mrs LeRoy Joslin of Denver visiting Rev and Mrs Gerrett. Miss Ida Bowser of Lodgepole and Mrs Stickney from Inavale, Nebraska visited Tuesday. John Drexell and family and Robert Rosenemeg and family of Omaha were in Sidney Wednesday en route to Estes Park, Colorado. Frank Hahler returns to Sidney to partner with Joe Hahler in the meat market.
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John Drexell
Robert Rosenemeg
Omaha
Sidney
Estes Park
Colorado
Bank Examiner Waits in Cheyenne for Burlington Transfer
Assistant Bank Examiner Putnam of Cheyenne spent a few hours here Thursday as he waited to transfer to the Burlington to reach the north part of the state. He examines banks and treasurers.
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Putnam
Cheyenne
Burlington
Sweet family returns from Colorado camping trip
E. J. Sweet and daughter Irene and Miss Clara Hand returned Thursday from a healthful and enjoyable six weeks camping trip in Colorado.
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E. J. Sweet
Irene
Clara Hand
Colorado
Census official surveys wealth and taxes in county
J B Collins of the United States Census Bureau visited the city on Thursday to collect statistics on wealth debt and taxes for the county and its schools and villages as part of the department’s extensive work.
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J. B. Collins
United States Census Bureau
Oberfelder and nephew trip to Colorado via Cheyenne
Robert S. Oberfelder and his nephew Irving left for Colorado on Tuesday using the Cheyenne route. A Thursday letter reports they reached Denver in fine shape with no injury to the auto and made excellent time despite road conditions.
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Robert S. Oberfelder
Irving
Colorado
Cheyenne
Denver
First Western Nebraska religious retreat hosts 26 priests
Father Link returned from Alli ance last Friday evening where he had been attending a retreat in which twenty six priests participate. It is an important annual religious affair and the first to be held in Western Nebraska. Father Blume took charge of the work here during Father Link's absence.
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Father Link
Alliance
Nebraska
Father Blume
Engineer Alex Stewart Dies in Paris Burial Back Home
Alex Stewart died in Paris and was brought to the United States this week for burial. At his death he was a highly paid official on the Southern Pacific. Old timers recall when he wrestled engines in the roundhouse here on the Union Pacific, not so many years ago.
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Alex Stewart
Paris
United States
Southern Pacific
Round House
Union Pacific
Fourteen Guests Celebrate At Kreuger Home On West Side
Fourteen young folks gathered with Billy Kreuger and his wife at their west side residence. The Sam Boggs and Marshall families enjoyed a relaxed afternoon at Kreuger’s lake and basked in shade. The fourth of July is described as a free and easy day encouraging people to love their country by sharing happiness in their own way.
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Billy Kreuger
West Side
Sam Boggs
Marshall
Kreuger
Auditing Committee Reports A. O. U. W. Progress
The auditing committee J R Williams Everett Foster and A S Ayle found the books of the financier treasurer and secretary balance to the penny. The local lodge has 217 members in good standing and 2500 in cash and stock in the building and loan association of Sidney. A home near the business district is planned with site selection forthcoming.
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J. R. Williams
Everett Foster
A. S. Ayle
Building and Loan Association of
Sidney
Good Boxing Bouts at Firemen Smoker in Sidney
The Volunteer Fire Department hosted a July 4 boxing smoker with three bouts. Sheep Tompsett vs Glenn Moore showcased light effort, Kid West vs Young Bees impressed, while Fred Parks of Sidney defeated Young Ketchel of Denver in three rounds. Parks earned praise, and the crowd packed the opera house as receipts exceeded $500, with sixty percent donated to the fire department.
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Fire Department
Sidney
Sheep’ Tompsett
Glenn Moore
Kid West
Peoria
Ill
Bees
Denver
Fred Parks
Stanley Ketchel
Parks
Ketchel
Fred
Opera House
Des Moines Couple Camp Along Lincoln Highway
W H Farr and wife of Des Moines Iowa camped in their five passenger auto in the city over Sunday. They travel every summer and plan a year and a half on the road with a fully equipped tent camp built around the car. Their route aims toward Portland with Lincoln Highway as a favored path.
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W. H. Farr
Des Moines
Iowa
Portland
Lincoln Highway
William Kemp of Sund Busy in Sidney Tuesday
William Kemp of Sund was active in Sidney on Tuesday as he attended local activities and met residents, indicating a lively midweek engagement in the town.
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William Kemp
Sund
Sidney
Envious One-Humph! Poor Result Dialogue
A terse quip mocks a failed outcome or gag line about spending a dollar. The speaker vents frustration with a crude hyperbolic punch line implying a worse explosion of misfortune. Details are sparse but the tone is comic colloquial and rustic.
Town Doctor N S Darling Talks For Merchants
N S Darling writes a weekly series on newspaper advertising for retail merchants. He will deliver twelve talks titled Talks With the Business Man focusing on how country merchants can compete with large firms by balanced stock and effective home newspaper advertising.
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N. S. Darling
Chautauqua Week
Darling
Reading
Advertised Letter List Includes Local Residents
The notice lists names of individuals with undelivered mail including Fred Hazzard Mrs Hazel Flint Dent Mr Claude DeLang Mr Chas Groves Mrs Effie Mitchell Mr Guy Higgins J Fisherman Mr J W Cunningham Mr Harry Hamilton Seeley and Conlon indicating letters withheld at the post office.
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Fred Hazzard
Hazel Flint Dent
Claude DeLang
Chas. Groves
Effie Mitchell
Guy Higgins
J. Fisherman
J. W. Cunningham
Harry Hamilton
Seeley and Conlon
In Foreign Land A Letter From Manheim Germany
Jacob Mayers writes from Manheim Baden Germany detailing his journey since leaving Sidney June 3. He notes German railroads lag fifty years behind the United States and praises America after thirty four years there. He plans to return home August 6 after an enjoyable visit with relatives and friends.
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Jacob Mayers
Manheim
Baden
Germany
Sidney
America
See Dr. Warrick The Specialist Saturday July 25th
If you need glasses or your child has nose or throat troubles see Dr. Warrick The Specialist on Saturday July 25th.
Sidney Wins Looseley Played Ball Game
Sidney defeated Kimball 5 to 4 in a loosely played game as errors helped Kimball. Closman struggled with a hand injury, Rodman pitched steady for Kimball, and Sidney scored the decisive run in the ninth after Latorri’s single and stolen base. About 2,500 spectators witnessed the finish.
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Sidney
Kimball
Closman
Rodman
Latorri
Whitelock
Mann
Obituary: Wallace Belden Dies After Long Cancer Battle
Wallace Belden, long time resident of Pumpkin Seed Creek in Morrill County, died June 80th 1914 at his daughter Mrs Harry Randalls home after a 22 year fight with facial cancer linked to a forge cinder. Survived by his wife and ten children including Sol Willis of Sidney. Interment at Redington cemetery drew a large crowd of friends.
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Cheyenne County
Wallace Belden
Harry Randall
Mr. Belden
Doctor Stowitts
Stowitts
Belden
Pumpkin Seed Creek
Morrill County
Sol Willis
Sidney
Redington
Baillie and Leichel Wed in Denver Ceremony
Adrian S. Baillie and Maude V. Leichel, both of Denver, were united in marriage by County Judge Gapen at his office on July 7.
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Baillie—Leichel
Adrian S. Baillie
Maude V. Leichel
Denver
Gapen
Campers At Kreuger's With Miss Radcliffe As Chaperone
A group of young girls including Phyllis Corbett BerNice Kelly Merna Swatzlander and others camped at Kreuger's from Thursday with Miss Anne Radcliffe acting as strict chaperone. Mesars Lascelles J L McIntosh D R Jones and L Fine drove them there as mosquitoes and a humming bird pattern welcomed them. A mischief by swine led to the loss of a large jar of potato salad.
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Kreuger’s
Phyllis Corbett
Bernice Kelly
Merna Swatzlander
Dorothy Hart
Nellie Dedrick
Evelyn Doran
Clara Klein
Mary McIntosh
Helen Bassett
Anne Radcliffe
Mesars. Lascelles
J. L. McIntosh
D. R. Jones
L. Fine
Let the Dog Out Thieves Hit Homes and Public Spaces
A spate of petty thefts alarms residents as ice boxes on porches are raided. Mrs Stark loses provisions for a Fourth of July gathering. Court house hose and sprinkler vanish. Thompson pool hall robbed by a thief entering from the cellar. Local talent suspected.
County Commissioners Visit City on Monday
H. E. B. Randall of Bayard and Fred Lindberg of Bridgeport, Commissioners of Morrill County, were in this city on Monday.
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H. EB. Randall
Bayard
Fred Lindberg
Bridgeport
Morrill County
Special Village Election Set For July 14 At County Court
Two propositions will appear on the ballot at the village election in the county court room. One calls for a ten thousand dollar City Hall Bond to fund a new building for village departments, with rent savings expected to cover interest. The second asks to levy up to three mills to support the Carnegie Library on Greenlee site, backed by the women’s club and others.
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Court House
Opera House
Board of Trustees
Andrew Carnegie
A. K. Greenlee
Woman’s Club
Woman's Club Seeks Library Transfer to Village of Sidney
The Woman's Club, after five years running a county library and rest room, asks voters to approve a three mill levy so the library can be turned over to Sidney. They report 1200 books and ongoing costs borne by 44 members through exchanges, bazaars, plays, and donations, with subscriptions currently at a dollar annually.
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Woman's Club
Sidney
Carnegie Library
Miss Templeton Visits Lincoln Libraries Board
Miss Charlotte Templeton of the State Library Commission toured Lincoln to inspect public libraries and advise on improvements. She was entertained by Mrs. Corbett with a reception hosted by the women's club and library board at Mrs. L. G. Simon's home, where informal discussions praised her suggestions.
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Templeton
Charlotte Templeton
Lincoln
State Library, Commission
Corbett
Woman’s Club
Library Board
L. G. Simon
Diphtheria Cases Emerge From Eastern Visitor
Kimball reports several diphtheria cases brought by a visitor from the east. One baby died as authorities act quickly to contain the outbreak in a small area. The Chautauqua event scheduled for this week was cancelled.
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Kimball
Spend the dollar in the Wonder Basement
Hornaday's advertises a Wonder Basement offer with phone contact 23 detailing a price point or promotional deal. The brief item notes a shop продав used phrasing typical of a small local ad and lists a contact method.
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Wonder
Hornaday
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